February

Lisa Moore's novelFebruaryis based on a real-life incident: the tragic sinking of the Ocean Ranger oil rig off the coast of Newfoundland on Valentine's Day in 1982, with the loss of all 84 aboard. A powerful portrait of grief and the difficulty of moving on, it's the story of Helen O'Mara, a woman shattered by the death of her husband, Cal, who was one of the crew members.

Februaryis set25 years after the tragedy, but Moore shifts the action back and forth in time to offer snapshots of important moments in Helen's life, from meeting Cal, the love of her life, in the 1970s, to the day of the tragedy, and to her present-day life as a grandmother of two.

Februarywon Canada Reads 2013. It was defended by comedian Trent McClellan.

• The great Canadian reading list: 150 books to read for Canada 150
• 100 writers in Canada you need to know now
• Lisa Moore on why everyone can (and should) write a book

From the book

Interviews

Canada Reads 2013: "February" author Lisa Moore on Canada Reads

12 years ago

Duration 2:44

The author of February discusses CBC's battle of the books.

13:02Lisa Moore on The Next Chapter

Lisa Moore on "February"

The Next Chapter5:53Lisa Moore answers the Proust Questionnaire

The Newfoundland writer, whose most recent book is the YA novel "Flannery," shares her favourite fictional character, her greatest fear and more.

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